Kakobuy Spreadsheet Hoodies & Knitwear

Make a shortlist by opening, graphic and knit shape

A pullover graphic or a zip you can open?

The full-zip hoodie opens at the front; the washed-dark pullover above has a back graphic. Compare both sides and the closed chest width before choosing how to layer either style.

A crewneck removes the hood from the outline. The blue Corteiz crewneck puts a white graphic across its front; the red Alo crewneck has a smaller chest mark in its main image. Compare which graphic you want visible under an outer layer and inspect the neck band and cuffs on the option you choose.

A closed sweater, high neck or button front?

Compare the neck opening, front fastening and cuff shape. For layering, use measurements from a sweater you already wear over the same base layer.

Check composition, inside surface and care separately

A cotton percentage, a fluffy inside and a heavy garment answer different questions. Neither pure cotton nor a thicker fabric automatically means better workmanship.

1. Composition and care. Ask for readable fiber percentages and care instructions for the exact option, including separate lining information where applicable. A size or brand label alone cannot confirm the material.
2. Inside surface. Request a close-up inside the body and hood. Compare visible loops, a brushed surface or a separate lining with the seller’s description; an outside photo cannot settle which construction you will receive.
3. Fabric weight. If GSM matters, ask for the seller’s fabric specification in grams per square metre. A warehouse weight includes the whole garment and possibly packaging; it is not a GSM measurement or a warmth test.

For sweaters, ask for the declared yarn composition and washing instructions. A close-up can reveal visible loops or a pulled yarn, but cannot establish wool content, softness, pilling resistance or shrinkage.

CottonWorks fabric construction reference ↗

Compare the amount of room you need beneath it

1. Choose your reference layer. Use a hoodie you like for a hoodie, and a knit you like for a knit. Lay it flat as you normally wear it; close zips and buttons before measuring the body.
2. Compare named points. Ask for underarm-to-underarm chest width, shoulder width, back length from the collar base to hem, and sleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff for the exact size. Measure your reference at the same points. Do not pull a ribbed knit taut to make it match a number.
3. Account for the layer underneath. If you want a shirt beneath a cardigan or a hoodie beneath a jacket, compare your reference garment worn that way. A similar chest number on a snug knit and a roomy sweatshirt does not make their fit or drape interchangeable.

Dropped shoulders and raglan sleeves need clear endpoints. A sleeve measured from a dropped shoulder seam cannot be compared directly with a neck-to-cuff measurement. Ask where the tape starts, and measure your reference in the same way; keep any ribbed cuffs relaxed.

Compare prices only after matching the layer: check pullover versus zip, graphic or color code, size, and what the selected option includes. Then allow for warehouse delivery, international shipping and optional services in the total cost.

For diagrams of chest, shoulder and sleeve endpoints, use the flat clothing measurement tutorial. It also distinguishes front length from back length, so you can repeat whichever method the seller uses.

Before shipping: request the view that answers your question

1. Hood and neckline. Ask for the hood opened out and the neckline flat. Check visible joins and compare the intended opening; a folded hood hides its shape and inside finish.
2. Cuffs, hem and knit joins. Request both cuffs, the lower edge and close-ups of any suspected hole, pulled loop or opening seam. Ask for the area laid flat without stretching before judging asymmetry.
3. Print, embroidery and fastening. Compare front and back artwork with the selected option. Ask for close-ups where a pocket, zip or fold covers the design. Request a short opening-and-closing video if zipper operation is uncertain.

Record the selected style, color and size, then explain any mismatch before arranging shipment. Historical QC is a reference; your own order needs its own checks.